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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.63, 3,203.84 and 1,273.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.63, 3,203.84 and 1,273.69 is: 1,757.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.63 : 3,203.84 = 1,273.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.63/3,203.84 = 1,273.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.63x = 3,203.84 × 1,273.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.63x = 4,080,698.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,080,698.97/2,321.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.69

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